POLICING SERVICES SURVEY The Provincial Government’s Policing Transformation Working Group is seeking the public’s input to help shape the future of policing services in the province. The Working Group developed […]
The City of St. John’s invites businesses and organizations in the downtown area to share their perspectives on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Engagement will be open from January 7 to February 9.
This holiday season, make Downtown St. John’s your celebration destination! Whether shopping, staying, eating, or playing, you could win a $100 pre-paid Visa or Mastercard card, just for […]
Join Santa and his special friends today, December 1 at noon in historic Downtown St. John’s. Parking, road closures, Santa & Curling Shuttles, Accessible viewing area, sensor friendly zones and more important info Click More Info
The Outreach Project – Information Sessions. Monday, Sept. 16, Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Wednesday, Sept. 18. Learn about the Outreach Project, specifics about the service, the hours of operation, how to connect with Thrive if your business is looking for support from the project, etc..
Due to poor weather conditions shows scheduled for the Annual Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival today, Sunday, August 4, 2024 are CANCELLED. Thanks to everyone who joined us […]
The Annual Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival is all about bringing performance entertainment to the streets! From August 2-4, 2024, our streets will be alive with national, international, […]
Join us downtown as we watch the stars under the stars! Reel Downtown Outdoor Movie Series starts tonight Monday, July 8 at dusk. Tonight’s feature movie is Bob […]
Due to inclement weather the Reel Downtown Outdoor Movie Screening CANCELLED for tonight July 1, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Join us next week […]
Two Thrive St. John’s Street Reach Outreach workers will be on the streets of downtown St. John’s generally between the hours of 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon and […]
The Downtown Safety Coalition is leading a multi-point action plan to improve the safety of everyone who works or visits downtown. One point of this plan is the […]
The Downtown Pedestrian Mall (DPM) will open on June 20, and will run until September 2, 2024. Operating daily from noon until 10 p.m., Water Street from Adelaide […]
Funding applications will be accepted until the funds within the 2024 program are allocated. Click READ MORE for program details & to download an application.
For any changes to the cruise schedule please check the Cruise Information Line at 709-576-8333. Please note, cruise ship visits may be cancelled or postponed at any time, without notice, due to unforeseen circumstances, including marine conditions and ships’ schedules.
The City will be completing sewer cleaning and video inspections on Water Street from Queen Street to Prescott Street between April 29 and May 10. The sewer cleaning will […]
The votes piled in and the 2024 Downtown St. John’s Burger Battle Champions for 2024 is Brewdock! Nanjim took home second place with Anderson’s joining them on the […]
Motorists are advised that snow removal and/or street widening operations are scheduled from Wednesday, January 31 2024 at 11:00 pm until Thursday, February 1 2024 at 6:00 am, and […]
Downtown Snow Removal Operations Overnight Tonight Motorists are advised that snow removal and/or street widening operations are scheduled from Wednesday, January 10 2024 at 11:00 pm until Thursday, January […]
Motorists are advised that snow removal and/or street widening operations are scheduled from Monday, January 8 2024 at 11:00 pm until Tuesday, January 9 2024 at 6:00 am, and […]
Downtown St. John’s is seeking new members for the Board of Directors. The deadline to apply to the Nominating Committee is on or before January 24, 2022.
Overnight Winter Parking Bans in Effect On-street overnight winter parking bans are in effect from January 3 until April 5, 2024. The following bans are in effect daily […]
Over 50,000 spectators had their Christmas wishes granted as they were treated to a fantastic array of floats, bands, performing groups and lovable characters at the 2023 Downtown […]
The Annual Downtown St. John’s Christmas Parade is going ahead today, Sunday, December 3 at noon! Join Santa and his special friends on Sunday, December 3 at noon […]
THE DOWNTOWN ST. JOHN’S BUSINESS COMMISSION PRESENTS THE ANNUAL DOWNTOWN ST. JOHN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE IS POSTPONED TODAY! RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023 AT NOON! ATTENTION! DUE TO […]
Today, business leaders from cities across the country convened on Parliament Hill, stressing the need for urgent measures to rejuvenate Canada’s downtowns and main streets faced with rising […]
City of St Johns News 10/25/2023 3:20:25 PM Traffic Advisory: Detour – Duckworth Street (Kings Road to Holloway Street) A detour will be in place on Duckworth Street […]
RNC Tip Line Launched for Graffiti Property Damage Complaints – 709 729 8800 Since March of 2023, the RNC has made several arrests related to property damage using […]
The Downtown Pedestrian Mall ends for the 2023 season on September 4 at 10:00 pm. Vehicular traffic will be permitted access on the afternoon of Sept. 5. Please […]
Quoting the famous rocker Meatloaf, “Two out of Three Ain’t Bad”! Due to poor weather conditions all of today’s shows for the Annual Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival […]
The final phase of the Water Street Infrastructure project, currently underway at Prescott Street and Job’s Cove, is scheduled to be completed by the second week of July. This is slightly behind the originally estimated June 30 completion date due to unforeseen underground infrastructure challenges.
Parking restrictions in place from 11 pm to 6 am. Removal/street widening on Water St. ,Duckworth St., New Gower St., and seven other Downtown streets.
Property owners, business owners, employees and people who live in the area are encouraged to attend a virtual information session to learn about the next phase of work prior to the construction season.
City of St. John’s Propose Changes to Downtown St. John’s Pedestrian Mall for 2023 The City of St. John’s staff have reviewed the past three years of the […]
This week, the City will begin installing pay stations on Harbour Drive, and throughout the downtown core, in areas that are currently serviced by PayByPhone and Timed Parking. The pay stations are the same model as those that are already in use on Duckworth Street.
Downtown Pedestrian Mall: Transportation and Parking The Downtown Pedestrian Mall opens on Thu. June 30, from noon to 10 p.m. daily, until September 5. The event footprint is […]
The Downtown St. John’s Business Commission encourages the City of St. John’s to reconsider the City staff recommendation and continue to waive all application and permit fees for […]
Vehicles are not allowed to park in the early morning between 4 and 6 a.m., regardless of street or snow conditions, on Water Street, from Waldegrave St. to Prescott St. Duckworth Street, from New Gower St. to Cochrane St.
By October 22, 2021, customers/guests must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical exemption in order to access businesses, venues and various indoor settings.
REEL DOWNTOWN CANCELLED FOR JULY 2021 Reel Downtown will not be taking place in July due to Covid 19 restrictions and the very low number of attendees permitted […]
Thank you to all businesses and property owners that have submitted applications for the 2021 program. We look forward to the seeing the work completed to help improve the downtown experience for residents, workers and visitors alike.
During the pilot project, from June 2021 to June 2022, Clean St. John’s will collect data on the number of cigarette butts disposed of in the 40 receptacles throughout downtown and work with contractors and local businesses to measure the project’s success.
The City is accepting applications from business owners in the downtown who are planning to build an outdoor parklet during summer 2021 – DEADLINE TO APPLY May 31, 2021. Application details inside.
Local businesses need your help in this challenging time. Please support your local businesses if your income is not threatened and if you can. Downtown St. John’s businesses are a critical part of our culture, economy and community.
Vehicles are not allowed to park in the early morning between 4 and 6 a.m., regardless of street or snow conditions, on Water St., from Waldegrave St. to Prescott St. and Duckworth St., from New Gower St. to Cochrane St.
The Water Street Pedestrian Mall will officially open to pedestrian traffic from noon to 10 p.m. daily, from Adelaide Street to Prescott Street, starting Friday, July 3 until September 7.
Water Street from Bishop’s Cove/Adelaide Street to Prescott Street/Job’s Cove will be open to pedestrian only traffic from noon to 10 p.m. daily beginning July 3.
Downtown Pedestrian Mall Pilot Project Survey Results & Recommendations On June 2nd Downtown St. John’s Business Commission began seeking input from its members on the City of St. […]
From now until June 19, the City of St. John’s invites feedback on the current and future level of service for sidewalk snow clearing. The engagement page at engagestjohns.ca includes […]
With the government mandating the closure of all non-essential businesses, we’ve collected a series of tips to help you promote your business during COVID-19
A traffic detour will begin on Monday, April 6 and section of Water Street (Bishop’s Cove to Clift’s Baird’s Cove) will be converted to one-way for eastbound traffic.
Business owners, property owners, employees and residents welcome to attend information session Thursday, March 12 from 10 am to noon at the Atlantic Place Atrium 215 Water Street.
All businesses and other community organizations in St. John’s will be allowed to access their premises as of 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 for the purposes of preparing to reopen.
